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La Rioja lithium move called unconstitutional

The Argentine Institute of Mining Law (IADEM) has called for a La Rioja provincial law, which declared lithium a strategic resource and prioritised state companies for its exploitation, to be annulled on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.

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Lithium Americas' Cauchari-Olaroz lithium project in Jujuy, Argentina

Law 10608 was approved by the La Rioja provincial legislature on January 16, which also suspended for 120 days exploration permits and concessions previously granted to private companies.